Economy looking for new driver in 2013

It was a boom that would seemingly go on forever. But now fingers are crossed for other parts of the Australian economy to lift their game and fill the gap being left by a resources sector coming off the boil.
It’s hoped residential housing construction could be the one in 2013, but so far the sector has shown only glimmers of potential. Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) chief economist Greg Evans believes the economy - and government revenue - is too reliant on the mining boom and the massive investment that comes with it………………………………………..Full Article: Source